Support & Stories
Making Aliyah is a life-changing step, filled with opportunities, challenges, and questions. Women of Aliyah is here to walk alongside you — offering guidance, resources, and community support so you can thrive personally, professionally, and spiritually.
What We Offer
- Personalized assessments to understand your unique needs
- Guidance for navigating life in Israel
- Support in areas such as education, career, health, and spiritual growth
- Connection to trusted resources and professionals
- Opportunities to meet other women on the same journey
- Classes & Workshops
- Women of Aliyah Directory & Journal
Community Support
Our growing network includes women from Haifa, Zichron Yaakov, Pardes Hana, Hadera, Nahariya, the Galilee, the Golan, and beyond. You can also join our online support group — ask for the link.
Sharing Women’s Stories
In addition to providing direct support, Women of Aliyah publishes stories of women who have made this journey. These stories highlight the strength, creativity, and resilience of women building their lives in Israel, and they help others feel less alone. Here is our blog and journal (coming soon).
Co-Founders
Women of Aliyah Co-Founders Mindy Morasha and Miriam Sara Marysia
- Mindy Morasha is a journalist, editor, and coach with experience directing nonprofit communication programs, fundraising, and marketing. She made aliyah from Florida and lives in the north. With Women of Aliyah, she guides contributors, helps women share their voices, and connects them with the right resources.
- Miriam Sara Marysia has lived on a kibbutz in Israel for more than six decades. She is a seasoned editor with a lifelong dedication to storytelling and community life. Her deep knowledge of Israeli society and her editorial experience add wisdom and perspective.
Together, they combine skills, passions, and experience to provide support and a platform where women’s voices can be heard.
Volunteers
We need you. Our team of dedicated volunteers offer their time, skills, and heart to strengthen the Women of Aliyah community. Here is a list of volunteer opportunities.
Next Step
Schedule a personal assessment. Together, we’ll explore your needs and what you can offer, connecting you with the right support and/or ways you can give back.
Man and Woman: How to Live and Love
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Finding My Voice: A Writer’s Journey
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Apples, Honey, and the Feminine Breath of Life
Rosh Hashanah begins with food that is also prayer. We dip apples into honey, we bake round challot, we place pomegranates on the table. These are not just traditions but symbols of what we long for in the year ahead. The word that threads through it all is חיים – Chayim – Life. Why Apples…
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